“I’ll make good name for myself before going into political retirement”- Mahama

John Dramani Mahama, the president-elect, has promised to try his hardest to make Ghana once again Africa’s “Black Star,” stressing that his reelection is a legacy term that will allow him to make a significant contribution before retiring from politics.

When Tong Defa, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, visited Mahama at his private home in Accra on Friday, December 13, he brought a message of congratulations from President Xi Jinping.

In order to promote ongoing cooperation between Ghana and China, the president-elect also gave the ambassador the assurance that his doors will always be open for discussions.

“We will continue to consult you. I am your son. You all have been very gracious with advice and good counsel. I have enjoyed working with you over the years and nothing is going to change.

“My doors will continue to be open. At any time that any of our leaders want to see me, the door will readily be open for you to come and consult with me, and so I would ask that you continue to offer your prayers.

“The easy part is over, which is the elections. Now the difficult part begins, that is bringing Ghana back and restoring it to being the black star of Africa, and I wish to assure you that I will give it my best.

“This is a legacy term for me, and it would be making a good name for myself before going into political retirement, and so you can count on me working as hard as I can to move Ghana to the place that it should be,” Mahama said.

This is what Mahama posted on his social media page after the meeting:

“I received a courtesy call from the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, to deliver a congratulatory message from President Xi Jinping.

Relations between our two countries have been defined over the years by cooperation since the period of our first president, Dr Kwame Nkrumah.

We know that Sino-Hydro is financing various projects. Unfortunately, the debt default has affected Ghana’s credit rating. By stabilising the currency, we will work to restore the economy, boost economic growth, and bring down inflation.

Ghana needs to work even closer with its partners, including China. Once we complete the transition, we’ll begin engaging with China on technical cooperation issues and how Ghana can continue to benefit from the FOCAC disbursement and the Belt and Road Initiative.”

Source: Ghanatodayonline.com